Simon joined Grand Metropolitan straight from school and spent 15 years in the wine and spirit trade. After 5 years running a sector of their retail division, Simon left to set up Hardy Wines in the UK.
For the last 10 years he has been working in the foodservice industry. In 1996 Simon launched the UK operation of Zanussi's flourishing vending division and after several successful years with the Electrolux Group joined Crane, the American conglomerate, to run their European division.
Throughout his 25 year career in the foods and beverage industry Simon has always maintained a passion for people. In FMCV he has started a business which will allow him to use that passion to the full.
Understanding your business first
Simon